A lucky escape was reported at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on May 2nd, 2024, when a jetbridge collapsed after a Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A321neo had disembarked all its passengers. Thankfully, there were no injuries, but the incident caused significant damage to the aircraft.
By Aditya M
The Incident
The Hawaiian Airlines flight, HA42, arrived from Kahului Airport (OGG) in Maui. According to reports, after all passengers had deplaned, the jetbridge numbered A1 suffered a collapse. The specific cause of the collapse is still under investigation.
Damage to the Aircraft
The brunt of the damage fell on the Airbus A321neo's L1 door, the one where the collapsed jetbridge had been connected. The damage was severe enough to ground the aircraft and cancel its return flight, HA41, back to Maui. As of today, May 6th, the A321neo remains at SFO undergoing repairs.
Safety First
The swift deplaning of passengers before the collapse is a testament to the safety procedures in place at airports. This incident highlights the importance of regular maintenance and inspections of jetbridges to prevent such occurrences.
Impact on Passengers
Passengers on the canceled return flight (HA41) were likely rebooked on other flights or accommodated by Hawaiian Airlines.
Investigation Continues
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is likely investigating the cause of the jetbridge collapse. Their findings will be crucial in preventing similar incidents in the future.
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